absolutionnounUS /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was little Gaston's first forced march, and hugely he enjoyed it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was little Gaston's first forced march, and hugely he enjoyed it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
Foix
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From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was little Gaston's first forced march, and hugely he enjoyed it.
set up or found
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
Gaston's
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From this reading It was little Gaston's first forced march, and hugely he enjoyed it.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was little Gaston's first forced march, and hugely he enjoyed it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
the state of being honored
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
hugelyadverbUS /ˈhjuːdʒli/
extremely
From this reading It was little Gaston's first forced march, and hugely he enjoyed it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was little Gaston's first forced march, and hugely he enjoyed it.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
march in a procession
From this reading It was little Gaston's first forced march, and hugely he enjoyed it.
Monseigneur
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From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
MORSIGNY
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From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
in the near future
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
steeplenounUS /ˈstiːpəl/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
required or under orders
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
Suzanna
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From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
townfolk
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From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But we elders were silent; when the heart is troubled, the tongue commonly takes holiday.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
Volran's
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From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
Voulle
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From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
watch-tower
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From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These we dismissed as soon as Morsigny was in sight; nor did we lose time on our way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
at the time that
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
which person or people
From this reading THE JUSTICE HALL IN MORSIGNY But let it not be supposed that we trusted entirely to Jean Volran's oath; those who served Louis' court of honour too easily found absolution for vows broken in the King's interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the watch-tower in the steeple of Saint Suzanna the band of five were seen to ride northward, and when, having dined, we left La Voulle, it was with an armed company of the townfolk, to do honour, as Brother Paul said, to Monseigneur the Count de Foix.
